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Internal reservation: Dalit Ministers hold meetings to arrive at a consensus ahead of Karnataka Cabinet meeting on March 5

Ahead of the Cabinet meeting during which the internal reservation issue is scheduled to be discussed, Dalit Ministers held parleys to arrive at a possible broader consensus on the issue that has now driven a wedge among Scheduled Castes and left the Cabinet divided

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 1:01 am

Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix

The recruitment for government jobs in Karnataka has stirred a hornets nest

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:24 am

Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix - The Hindu

Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix The Hindu

Google News 5 Mar 2026 12:24 am

Joshi urges state govt to withdraw electricity rate hike

The Times of India 5 Mar 2026 12:02 am

Sport's biggest lesson is resilience: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu opens up about pressure, purpose, and why the sport needs a long-term vision

The Times of India 5 Mar 2026 12:00 am

Rs 84L routed through 9 bank accounts

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 11:51 pm

Parents to Karnataka govt: Hikes arbitrary, regulate fees

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 11:31 pm

Two youths drown in Tungabhadra

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 11:25 pm

Five of Bengaluru family killed in car-truck crash

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 11:06 pm

Madiga stir over internal quota puts govt on the mat

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

Dry order issued for Holi in twin cities

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 10:32 pm

Dharwad explodes in colour as Holi fever grips city

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 10:26 pm

Trade bodies flag impact of West Asia crisis on trade-driven Karnataka

Many Kannadigas have their business set-ups in Jebel Ali or in other trade free zones in West Asia; many travelled through Dubai, Abu Dhabi,Qatar or Doha to reach leisure or business destinations in the U.S., or Europe

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Rs 22.8 crore worth of illegal sand seized

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Farmer neta among 4 held for ruckus at PWD office

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 9:48 pm

Man gets 20 years of RI in minor sexual assault case

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 9:41 pm

Social activist flags frequent fires in Magadi taluk

Shabnam Hashmi, who runs Ajjis Learning Centre, a non-profit education trust located in Jyothipalya village, said that since February 24, there have been three instances of forest fires.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

Karnataka disputes RBIs liability figures ahead of State Budget on Friday, seeks AG correction

Karnataka challenges the Reserve Bank of India's debt figures. The state government has written to the Accountant General seeking a review of certain financial entries. These disputed amounts total around 60,500 crore. Karnataka argues these are not actual debt obligations. The State Budget is set to be presented soon. The government hopes for a swift resolution to the matter.

The Economic Times 4 Mar 2026 9:31 pm

RCB matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: Final clearance yet to come

The Karnataka State Cricket Association is required to comply with 17 major suggestions drafted by the expert committee to get final clearance; it has only complied with two so far

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Fresh concern after Yathindra says stadium will come up at KSIC premises in T. Narasipura

The MLC says the officials, who had explored various sites, had identified the KSIC factory land as the most suitable site

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:45 pm

It is a riot of colours in Dharwad

Thousands of people of all age groups come out in large numbers to celebrate Holi festival despite a blazing Sun

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026: Tightrope walk for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

With annual spending for guarantees exceeding 50,000 crore, Siddaramaiah may appeal to relatively well-off families to voluntarily give up certain benefits

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Prisoners can be given home-cooked food only on medical advice, says Karnataka High Court

HC sets aside trial courts order to allow home food once a week for Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and others

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

Perception of police department shifting from police force to police service: DG&IGP M.A. Saleem

Mr. Saleem says the State police aim to provide seamless service to the public, beginning at the jurisdictional police station level.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:47 pm

Trains partially cancelled

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Discarded silkworm pupae can be used as high-nutritional-value livestock feed: CFTRI chief

Dried silkworm pupae contain 55-60% protein, 30-35% lipids and smaller amounts of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:37 pm

Bengaluru man killed by nephew

The deceased, Inayath Pasha, was living alone on the ground floor of a building in Austin Town which belongs to his sister.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:29 pm

Operate buses to other states, districts from satellite stands

Former corporator of MCC K.V. Mallesh feels this would considerably reduce the pressure on the suburban bus stand, city bus stand and the core areas of the city

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch moonshot project on brain co-processors

The primary goal of the moonshot project is to develop both implantable and non-invasive brain co-processors that can decode brain activity from neural recordings, process it with an AI algorithm, and re-encode signals back into the brain via neural stimulation or neurofeedback

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Guest lecturers demand job security

Some of them have now been kept out of service because of UGC guidelines pertaining to their qualifying examination for lectureship

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:06 pm

Inquiry needed against phone tapping, as it involves privacy issue, says Joshi

The Union Minister points out the contradiction in the statement of Home Minister G. Parameshwara on telephone tapping in the State

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 6:58 pm

The human cost of sanitation

In this series, we trace the unseen lives of the States sanitation workers, capturing the human cost, systemic failures, and hidden labour that keeps the sanitation network functioning.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 6:15 pm

DY Patil T20 Cup: Atharva Taide, Luvnith Sisodia Take Canara Bank Into Semi-finals

At DY Patil University Ground: Atharva Taide and Luvnith Sisodia shared a 122-run opening stand as Canara Bank beat Reliance by six wickets to reach the semi-finals of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup on Wednesday. Reliance, put in to bat at the DY Patil Stadium, made 151/9 with Mayank Rawat top-scoring via 54 off 41 balls, laced with five fours and two sixes. He also got decent support from seam-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa, who made 30 not out. In the chase, Vidarbha batter Taide replied with a blistering 76 off 37 deliveries, with 12 boundaries and two sixes, while Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Sisodia finished unbeaten on 53 off 41 balls, laced with eight boundaries. Skipper KV Siddharth added 21 not out to see Canara Bank home after a brief wobble happened post the Taide-Sisodia stand. Rawat also impressed with the ball, taking 4-23, though it ended in vain. Meanwhile, at the DY Patil University Ground, Rugved More struck 64 off 35 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, as Mumbai Customs defeated Jain Irrigation by six wickets. Jain Irrigation posted 181/8 in their 20 overs, as Jay Bista top-scored with 38, but Customs chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Brief Scores Meanwhile, at the DY Patil University Ground, Rugved More struck 64 off 35 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, as Mumbai Customs defeated Jain Irrigation by six wickets. Jain Irrigation posted 181/8 in their 20 overs, as Jay Bista top-scored with 38, but Customs chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At DY Patil University Ground - Jain Irrigation 181/8 in 20 overs (Jay Bista 38, Madhav Tiwari 34 not out; Aishwarya Surve 3-38) lost to Mumbai Customs 182/4 in 18.4 overs (Rugved More 64, Parag Khanapurkar 41; Madhav Tiwari 2-29) by six wickets Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 4 Mar 2026 5:32 pm

A new CPI base, a clearer inflation signal

Under the new CPI, when States such as Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka show higher inflation, it points to rising costs in services

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

How a simple Hi in Phuket turned into a love story between a Karnataka man and a European woman

A chance encounter on a flight to Phuket sparked an unexpected romance between travel vlogger Praveen Pundalik and air hostess Dorina. What began with a shy hi and a spontaneous breakfast invitation blossomed into a long-distance relationship, culminating in a seaside proposal and a beautiful cross-cultural wedding.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

Canara College in Mangaluru gets autonomous status

11th college under Mangalore University to get autonomous status from UGC and government of Karnataka

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Raid on hookah bar in Mysuru, one person arrested

The accused was running a cafe, where hookah and tobacco-related materials were being used illegally

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

Four persons arrested on charge of attempt to murder at Malpe in Udupi district of Karnataka, minor boy detained

While the four accused would be produced before the jurisdictional magistrate, the minor boy would be produced before the juvenile justice board, police said

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Israel-Iran War: Eight more stranded persons seek help to return to Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

In all, a total of 17 persons from Dakhina Kannada have sought help of the Karnataka government to return from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:38 pm

Social Media Post Triggers Argument In Gangavathi Of Karnataka

Police step in to prevent escalation of tensed situation.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 2:22 pm

MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April, traders say

The state-run refiner, which operates a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery in the southern state of Karnataka, exports about 40% of its refined fuel output

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 1:45 pm

Shivakumar Seeks Centre's Intervention Amid Tensions With Andhra Over Alamatti Dam Height Expansion

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urged the Union Government to address Andhra Pradesh's objections to raising Alamatti dam height.

News18 4 Mar 2026 1:05 pm

South Western Railway registers 14.31% growth, records overall gross revenue of 8,550 crore

Freight revenue reached 4,876 crore during the year, reflecting a significant growth of 18.27%, while passenger revenue increased to 3,154 crore, registering a growth of 9.25%

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:31 pm

State-level training on child-friendly society begins at Central University of Karnataka

Around 55 participants from 31 districts of Karnataka are taking part in the training

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:18 pm

Sharing video or photo of minor girl in Mallikarjun Mutya POCSO case will attract legal action by Yadgir police in Karnataka

Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar stated that sharing and uploading information or photos or videos of the minor girl, and identifying her parents by posting their photos, is illegal

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:10 pm

ITF W35 womens tennis tournament in Kalaburagi: Vaishnavi Adkar in second round after straight-sets victory over Indian wildcard Chevika Reddy Sama

The tournament with $30,000 in prize money is part of the ITF Womens World Tennis Tour

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:00 pm

KLETU team bags 2nd rank at national-level m-BAJA SAE India 2026 in Hyderabad

KLE Technological Universitys Team Euros Racing has secured All India Rank 2 at the m-BAJA SAE India 2026 competition held at BVRIT, Narsapur (Hyderabad, Telangana) from February 25 to March 1

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:44 am

Temperatures In Bengaluru Hit 30 C As IMD Warns Of Intense Heat In Karnataka, Issues Advisory For Summer

Bengaluru, the state's capital renowned for its typically pleasant climate, the maximum temperatures have already climbed upto 30 degrees in February 2026

News18 4 Mar 2026 11:19 am

Toxic postponed: Yash-starrer delayed due to Middle East tensions

Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, was scheduled to hit the screens on March 19, 2026. The film is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:08 am

'A milk-honey relationship': CM Siddaramaiah on his bond with DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly refuted claims of a rift with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, describing their bond as milk-honey. He dismissed opposition allegations of phone tapping and internal discord as attempts to destabilize the Congress government. Siddaramaiah asserted the administration will complete its full term, emphasizing party unity and democratic processes.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 10:51 am

Minister tells officials to fill Hanchinal lake in Vijayapura with treated water

The Minister told officials to ensure that all feeding canals were cleared of encroachments to remove impediments to water flow to the lake

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Silent surge in districts: Door-to-door screening reveals uneven burden of NCDs in Karnataka

A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:48 am

Karnataka Youth Goes Missing In War-Hit Iran, Family Seeks Centre's Help

A Karnataka family seeks central government help after losing contact with their son, a merchant navy, who is in war-affected Iran.

News18 4 Mar 2026 9:06 am

Under pressure, Karnataka to revise internal quota of SC communities

Karnataka's Congress government is reconsidering its decision to fill 56,432 government posts without internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Following pressure from SC communities and ministers, the cabinet will discuss introducing pro-rata internal reservation within the existing 15% SC quota.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 6:23 am

Ubers aggregator licence renewed in Bengaluru

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 3:38 am

Tout assaults security guard at KIA

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 3:18 am

Loan-recovery agent steps on mans foot while eating dosa in Bengaluru hotel, murdered

A tragic incident unfolded in Basaveshwaranagar where a loan-recovery agent, Shashikumar, was fatally stabbed after an argument over accidentally stepping on another man's foot while eating dosa. The dispute escalated when the accused, Manjunath and his brother Bhagyaraj, allegedly assaulted and killed Shashikumar. He leaves behind his parents, wife, and an infant child.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 2:57 am

Motorists need to pay for parking on 42 Jayanagar roads

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 2:56 am

North Karnataka touches 40C: Heatwave risk across state, UV radiation levels spike in Bengaluru

Bengaluru and Karnataka are facing unusually harsh early summer conditions with soaring temperatures and extreme UV radiation levels. Weather experts warn of significant health risks, including sunburn, eye damage, and heat-related illnesses, especially for vulnerable groups. Precautions like protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours are strongly advised.

The Times of India 4 Mar 2026 2:06 am